Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2008 vs Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2008 vs Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 80 hp, the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2008 has a 71-hp advantage over the Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004's 9-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 carries 23 gallons versus 18 gallons in the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 6 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Smoker Craft Bass & Bay 1866 SC 2008 and its 80-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Smoker Craft V160 OB 2004 with its 9-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeSmoker Craft
MakeSmoker Craft
ModelBass & Bay 1866 SC
ModelV160 OB
Model Year2008
Model Year2004
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam - Meters2.39
Beam - Meters1.98
Beam - Inches94
Beam - Inches78
Depth - Detail26 in
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - Centimeters66.04
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Inches26
Depth - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail980 lbs
Weight - Detail1420 lbs
Weight - kg444.52
Weight - kg644.1
Weight - lbs.98
Weight - lbs.142
Width [transom] - Detail92 in
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Height - Detail26 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.66
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches26
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]LS
Height [transom]not available
Length - Feet18
Length - Feetnot available
Length overall - Detail18 ft. 0 in
Length overall - Detail15 ft. 6 in
Length overall - Meters5.49
Length overall - Meters4.72
Length overall - Inches216
Length overall - Inches186
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise15°
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thicknessBottom Gauge: 0.100 Side Gauge: 0.1
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail18 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Detail23 gal
Fuel tank capacity - Liters68.14
Fuel tank capacity - Liters87.06
Fuel tank capacity - Gal18
Fuel tank capacity - Gal23
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typenot available
Engine max80 hp
Engine max9
Operational Info
Maximum capacity1,400 lbs
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum people6
Maximum people6 Persons